ULAR Technician, Veterinary Senior

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Posted Job Title

ULAR Technician, Veterinary Senior

Job Profile Title

Technician, Veterinary Senior

Job Description Summary

Provide specialized veterinary clinical care to all species housed in ULAR managed facilities with rodent care being the primary species. Under minimal supervision, triage and assess animal health, provide immediate care to emergency cases. Perform weekly satellite housing wellness checks in rodent facilities. Administer medications by oral, topical and injectable routes of administration. Assist with anesthesia management and support. Maintain animal health records. Utilize knowledge of pharmacology and drug calculations. Operate sterilization equipment and prepare surgical instrument packs. Perform facility cleaning, maintenance, stocking and inventory. Provide care to critical animals in surgical recovery. Consult with clinical veterinary staff and laboratory personnel on treatment options. Collect specimens such as blood and feces and perform diagnostic testing on samples such as parasite checks and identification. Prepare bills for treatments and medications used to provide clinical care. Prepare daily treatment roster of on-going cases using the computer. Familiarity with IACUC protocols and assure investigator adherence to approved protocols and provide necessary documentation to IACUC. Weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• 20% - Under minimal supervision, triage and assess animal health, provide immediate care to emergency cases. Utilize knowledge of pharmacology and drug calculations. Maintain animal health records
• 20% - Consult with clinical veterinary staff and laboratory personnel on treatment options. Use computer to communicate clinical treatments to staff.
• 15% -Administer medications by oral, topical and injectable routes of administration. Collect specimens such as blood and feces and perform diagnostic testing on samples such as parasite checks and identification.